CaRT responsible for worse flooding of town
REFUSING to open a sluice gate in Worksop, Canal & River Trust exacerbated flooding where people had to be rescued from chest-high water, a council leader told the BBC.
Leed & Liverpool culvert repaired
THE damaged culvert on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been repaired and the navigation reopened.
Trust launches Crowdfunding campaign
AS A result of the success of two ambitious bridge building projects, the Wey & Arun Trust has launched a Crowdfunding campaign to help continue the success.
Shy away from dredging
Why O why do water authorities shy away from dredging? Asks Brian D Jarrett.
Should properly dredge rivers
Recent events and reports have again opened up opinion on the pros and cons of dredging rivers, writes Howard Clarke.
Here we go again!
ONCE again the Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal is in need of repair.
Ignore flood warning lights on the Witham
BOATERS are being advised to ignore the flood warning lights on Stamp End Lock on the Witham as out of action.
Montgomery gets permission for Schoolhouse Bridge
THE Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust has received planning permission for the reconstruction of Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal, near Oswestry
David: Failed freight schemes
Another freight scheme that Victor might have mentioned, was the BACAT scheme.
Police search Loughborough Lock for missing woman
POLICE believe that a woman missing since April may have drowned and are searching Loughborough Lock.